One Pot Spaghetti
A simple and flavorful one-pot meal featuring spaghetti, ground beef, and a medley of savory ingredients, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 small bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasonings
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2.5 cups chicken broth or beef broth
- 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes, undrained
- 0.5 pound spaghetti, uncooked
- 24 oz. marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (optional but recommended)
Instructions
Cooking the Beef and Vegetables
- Add your ground beef and diced onion to a large pot over medium-high heat. Break up the meat as it cooks and stir occasionally until the beef is browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the diced bell pepper, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasonings, salt, and pepper to the pot. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Transfer the mixture to a separate plate and drain any excess grease.
Preparing the Broth
- In the same pot, pour in the chicken or beef broth and scrape any brown bits from the bottom. Bring to a rolling boil.
Cooking the Spaghetti
- Slowly add the uncooked spaghetti into the boiling broth. Use kitchen tongs to twist the noodles into the pot.
- After a few minutes, mix in the undrained diced tomatoes.
- Pour in the marinara sauce and add the softened cream cheese if using. Ensure pasta is submerged in the sauce.
- Partially cover the pot and reduce to a simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Combining and Serving
- Once the pasta is tender, return the cooked beef and vegetables to the pot. Stir until heated through and well combined.
- Serve family-style directly from the pot or garnish with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan before serving.
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Notes
For best results, choose ground beef that is 85% lean for moisture. Adjust seasonings to your taste, and feel free to customize with additional vegetables or proteins.